Fender Mustang Competition Red 1973

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Fender Mustang Competition Red 1973

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Poplar
Body Details: Solid poplar body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), .94" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck has a "16 FEB 72B" heel stamp.
Electronics: Original grey bobbin single coil pickups with 1972 date stamps, and original wiring harness with on/off/on slide switches for each pickup and master volume/tone controls. The pot codes date to 1972.
Pickup Measurements: 5.6k (neck), 5.7k (bridge)
Hardware: Original; the trem arm is not included.
Weight: 6lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case. The top latch is broken, but the case is secure.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely, with light checking and numerous small dings and chips in the glossy finish. The back of the neck has numerous small dings, and the headstock face has hazed significantly.
Serial Number: 325313
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The frets are narrow and low with light wear and divots. The electronics codes and neck stamp date to 1972, and the serial number dates to 1973.
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